Duval County Tejanos Volume 9: An Epic Narrative of Liberty and Democracy (Texas Local Series) - Tapa dura

Cárdenas, Alfredo E.

 
9781574419443: Duval County Tejanos Volume 9: An Epic Narrative of Liberty and Democracy (Texas Local Series)
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ISBN 10: 1574419447 ISBN 13: 9781574419443
Editorial: University of North Texas Press,U.S., 2024

Sinopsis

In Texas, to hear the words “Duval County” evokes Archie and George Parr, politics, and corruption. But this does not represent the full truth about this South Texas county and its Tejano citizens. Duval County Tejanos showcases Tejanos engaged in community life: they organized politically, cultivated land, and promoted agriculture, livestock raising, the local economy, churches, schools, patriotic celebrations, and social activities.

In 1876 Duval County citizens formally petitioned Nueces County for the opportunity to organize themselves. During the late nineteenth century, the Duval County economy exhibited vitality and adaptability; sheep and cattle raising and cotton farming anchored and sustained the local economy. By the twentieth century, the political atmosphere intensified under the Parrs as Tejanos pushed forward their agenda of assuming their proper role, consistent with their numbers.

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Acerca del autor

Alfredo E. Cardenas, a former mayor for eight years of San Diego, the Duval County seat, is retired as editor of the South Texas Catholic (2010–2017) and editor/publisher of the Duval County Picture (1987–1999). He is the author of Balo’s War, a historical novel on the Plan of San Diego.

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Editorial
University of North Texas Press,U.S.
Año de publicación
2024
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1574419447
ISBN 13 
9781574419443
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
416
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